METHODS FOR DEVELOPING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF COMMUNITIES ACCORDING TO THE SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY PHILOSOPHY

Abstract

This academic article aims to develop the quality of life of the community according to the philosophy of sufficiency economy. It was found that quality of life means the perception of satisfaction in life, having a life. Well-being in terms of physical health, mental health, social relationships, environment and quality of life in individuals, families and communities, knowing how to manage oneself and being kind to others. Having a career and income that is sufficient for living makes life valuable, prosperous, and helps reduce various problems and obstacles in society. The benefits of community quality of life include: (1) helping individuals to live in society with better ways of life, resulting in a peaceful society; (2) helping to stimulate individuals and society to be proactive and think quickly about improving themselves, society and the environment. (3) It helps individuals to know how to use their intelligence, reason, and morality in order to apply management principles to solve various problems that occur to themselves and society. (4) It helps individuals and society to live together in harmony, helping to reduce conflicts in society. (5) Help individuals and society to have knowledge and understanding to live together peacefully, promote arts, culture, traditions and the potential of communities that adhere to the philosophy of sufficiency economy, including (1) promoting community integration. (2) Provide continuous community learning processes. (3) Promote groups of local wise men to pass on local wisdom. (4) Build community immunity to face change. (5) Create opportunities and an environment in the community that is conducive to education and lifelong learning. (6) Create economic stability.